Local notices from Danville area and surrounding towns
Brief items note visits and travels of residents including Mrs. H Chaufman in LeRoy Isis Mr and Mrs D F Smith in Danville Saturday John Glascock Danville visitor Monday Gay Mitchell West Lebanon and families in town D F Smith in Warren county on insurance Now is the time to buy cement beds rock prices Dr Young Co Purfeerst family moved back to Covington from Robinson Il Cal Shelton Danville visits Merry man Kilmore Arter Miller New town guest Nelson Nebeker and wife Sunday Danville visitors John Moore and mother Mellett en route to Danville Or BALE second hand Harley Davidson 1912 model in fine condition John Warrick seller
Local Greetings and Farm News From the Area
Mrs. W. B. Coleman spent two weeks in Ft. Wayne visiting friends and returned home last Friday. Wm. Brant and family of Hillsboro visited Mrs. Mary Gardner on Sunday. Most wheat and all rye are in shock, with good crops. the thresher will soon be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Coleman
Ft. Wayne
Wm. Brant
Hillsboro
Mary Gardner
Canvass and Iron Shed Awning Installed at Phelps Book Store
A new canvass and iron shed awning has been placed in front of the Phelps book store. It is described as the finest, durable and effective shade available.
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Phelps Book Store
Pupils Wanted for Piano Sat isfaction Guaranteed
Advertisement seeks pupils for piano lessons with Mrs. Charles Hunt at North 5th Street Covington. Details on terms and enrollment provided by the giver.
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Charles Hunt
North 5Th Street
Covington
Spurling Family Relocates to Texas from Pleasant Plains
Harry Spurling and family of Sogneriy city have moved to Texas from Pleasant Plains Ohio their last residence. Mr and Mrs String are well known here where they have many friends.
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Harry Spurling
Sogneriy
Texas
Pleasant Plains
Mrs. String
Rid Your Children of Worms With a Pleasant Candy
A vintage advertisement promises to cure worms in children by giving Worm Killer candy. It claims symptoms like fretfulness grinding teeth thirst and stomach pains signal worm presence and says the candy expels worms restores health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J. A. Brispays
Weather and social notes from local area
Tuesday noon temperatures around 90 degrees influenced ice cream parlors and ice men. Visitors include Miss Margarett Voltz in Chicago and Miss Marie Kelley in Rushville visiting Mrs. D E K Wilson. Locals travel to Indianapolis Martinsville Martinsville for a two week vacation while others host guests at home and in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Kelley
Rushville
D. EK. Wilson
Josephine
Wilson
Local Notables Travel and Civil War Note Read
In Terre Haute Kid DeHaven played ball with DeHaven clan nearby. Gettysburg encampment attendance noted for Charley Owre Glérk Dennis. Clark joined field battle July 1 2 3 1863. Lowe visited. Land trading talk in Fountain or Warren counties priced at 6000 dollars. Massey Dr Andrus and wife returned from Zanesville Ohio after two week auto trip. Mrs Andrus remained due to a sister’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley ‘Owé
Glérk Dennis
Gettysburg
Clark
Mr. Lowe
Dr. Andrus
Earnest Andrus
Zanesville
Ohio
Mrs Peters and daughter host cards and anagrams event
Mrs John L Peters and her daughter Mrs Clarence Nelson entertained many ladies at the Peters home on Third Street with cards on Wednesday afternoon and with anagrams on Thursday afternoon. A delightful time was enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Peters
Clarence Nelson
Peters
Third Street
Local business visit highlights Texan northwestern ties
D J Youne & Co Covington and Robert Kerr former sheriff now of Villard Minn. visited Tuesday on a brief business trip. He favors the northwest and its prospects for stock orders and savings when planned in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Kerr
Villard
Minn
Local notes and society updates from the area
Moore returns from Mississippi. Mrs. Lou Batt and family move into Myers property at Fourth and Jefferson. Light rain at Graham's Creek. Belle Keerns visiting sister Mrs. Taylor in Momence for about two weeks. Advertising offer on siding at 200 per hundred. Mrs. John McAfee buried in Perrysville after death in Decatur, Illinois. Homer Sewell showing little improvement with nurse in charge. Edith Barnhill and family from Indianapolis visiting Mrs. Hurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Keerns
Mrs. Taylor
Momence
Covington Fans Protest Umpire After Sunday Game
Mrs John LaTourette is on the sick list but improved. Covington ball team claims Williamsport game in Covington was robbed by the umpire and quit the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John LaTourette
Covington
Williamsport
Chicago Visitors Return Home After Two Week Stay
Miss Esther Hurst of Chicago spent two weeks with cousin Miss Lenore Hurst in this city and returned home last Sunday. Mrs. Charles Reed arrived from Martinsville last Friday and will stay while Mr. Reed works in Veedersburg for at least a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Hurst
Chicago
Lenore Hurst
Charles Reed
Martinsville
Reed
Veedersburg
Board of Review closes after variable township results
The Board of Review finished late Tuesday noting Cain Van Buren and Troy township results were poor. John Peters, a local shoe dealer, narrowly escaped serious injury after a grate accident near his store earlier in the week and has returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Cain, van Buren
Troy
John Peters
Clin ton School Superintendent Named for Coming Year
Prof. Wilkinson chosen as superintendent of Clinton schools for the coming year at a salary of $1400. Jim will fill the bill. Manford Jones and wife from Newport visited over Sunday due to Mrs. Everly’s illness. Bruce Moore and wife welcomed a 9 pound boy at 11 Tuesday morning. proud parents and many friends extend congratulations.
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Wilkinson
Clinton
Jim
Manford Jones
Newport
James Everly
Jones
Vermillion County
Perrysville
Bruce Moore
Bruce
Prime 120 Acre Farm Near Waynetown Indiana
For sale 120 acres all level with 100 acres in cultivation on a gravel road. Includes good barn and small house. Two or more黑 land sections. Near Waynetown Indiana. First class land suitable for a home or strong rental. Ask for prices and terms from W. R. Massey and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynetown
Ind
W. R. Massey & Son
Mrs. Louvina Simmons 72 Dies of Paralysis at Home
Mrs Louvina Simmons aged 72 dies of paralysis at her home. The death notice notes her age and affliction with no additional funeral or survivor details provided.
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Louvina Simmons
Covington Plans Quiet Saturday Observance
Residents will refrain from revelry as Covington does not celebrate. People plan a day of visiting, resting, and picnicking in keeping with a restrained, orderly observance.
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Covington
Bar admission and local moves plus Fourth of July closings
Herb King and Ralph Sullivan were admitted to the bar last week and opened offices in the Wright block. Mrs. Dr Wert leaves for Petoskey Michigan with her mother from Indianapolis for a few weeks. Dr C W Beckett visits Foster as his father Wm Beckett remains in ill health. The Leader will be closed for the Fourth with many businesses and barber shops also taking a break. Ed Evans won $5 gold at the Phelps book store drawing after several numbers failed to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb King
Ralph Sullivan
C. P. Lewis
Wright Block
C. W Beckett
Attica
Foster
Wm. Beckett
Phelps’ Book
Ed. Evans
Max Sullivan Returns From Minneapolis Visit
Max Sullivan came back from a two week stay in Minneapolis on Monday. There he met H. J. Saunders a tent and awning manufacturer formerly from Covington who will be remembered by many.
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Max Sullivan
Minneapolis
Minn
H. J. Saunders
Covington
Hunter Miles Evans Arrested for Licenseless Hunt
Miles Evans was caught hunting without a license south of the city by two game wardens and arrested, paying a fine just over $18. Gene Ryan accompanied him and had a valid license. Mrs. Walker’s class with several helpers will give a recital at 8 pm on Monday July 7 at the Presbyterian church to fund a piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Evans
Gene Ryan
Wm. Walker
W. E. Livengood
Roy Rogers
Fred Board
Walter Harris
Presbyterian Church
Gardner Receives Tower Post on Big Four Division
Claud Gardner of the city is assigned the tower at Mansfield Illinois by the Superintendent of Telegraph on the Big Four division. He is a son of Mr and Mrs O M Gardner and was recently stationed at Lynnburg. The new post pays 60 dollars monthly and is a responsible assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Gardner
Mansfield
Telegraph
Claud
O. M. Gardner
Lynnburg
Tolono pair wed in city ceremony Monday
O. G. Fackler and Miss Elsie B. Lucker of Tolono were married at the parsonage by Rev. E. W. Strecker after securing licenses from County Clerk Sanders. The couple returned home on the evening train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Fackler
Elsie B. Lucker
Tolono
Sanders
E. W. Strecker
Death of Sarah A. Foster at Coal Creek
Sarah A. Foster wife of the late Wm J. Foster of Coal Creek died at the county farm aged 81 years. Her body was brought to the M. Board undertaking rooms and prepared for burial by order of John Bennett. Burial was held at Sroddy's Thursday afternoon. Mrs Foster had resided at the farm for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Foster
Wm J. Foster
Coal Creek
A. i
M. Board Undertaking Rooms
John Bennett
Sroddy
Unsightly Face Spots Cured by Dr Hobson Bezema Ointment
An antique ad claims Bezema Ointment cures all skin eruptions and soothes itching burning and scaling. It promises fast relief by applying a small amount to blemishes, presenting a confident, promotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Bobson
Saftey
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Cevineten
8. Chaufman
LeRoy
Isis
D. F. Smith
Danville
M. Board’s
Dan Foxworthy
Gay, Mitchell
Wife
West
Lebanon
Warren County
Dr. Young & Co
Sol Purfeerst
Robinson, Il
Cal. Shelton
Mrs. Merryman
Manzella Miller
Newtown
Kilmore Arter and
Nelson, Nebeker
Leslie Snell
John Moore
Mellett
Harley-Davison
John Warrick
Maéitonii Adamson
Clifford Martin
Margarett Voltz
C. G. Blythe
Thimble Club
Manly Jones
James Hastings
Indianapolis
Will Hoy
John L. Arter
Sunberry
Northumberland
Elmore Arter
Fletcher
O.R
Guy Hendricks
Oscar Phebus
Alva‘DeHavén
Wetréin
Terre Haute
Kid DeHaven
Fountain
W.R. Massey & Son
D. J. Youne & Co
Covington, and
Mississippi
Lou Batt
Myers Proprty
Corner Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Graham’s Creek
D. J. Young & Co
John McAfee
Decatur
Homer Sewell
Edith Barnhill
F. C. Hurst
Covington, Ind
The
Covington Building & Loan Association
Douglass
Alvah Dehaven
Secy
T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co. Implements, Vehicles and Harness
Enterprise Flour
William Dennis
Sapesahy
Jehu D. Martin
Mariner
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